Eric Rosenberg, is a financial writer, speaker, and consultant based in Ventura, California. He holds an undergraduate finance degree, an MBA in finance, and is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI®). He is an expert in banking, credit cards, investing, cryptocurrency, insurance, real estate, business finance, and financial fraud and security.

Eric Rosenberg

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Eric Rosenberg, is a financial writer, speaker, and consultant based in Ventura, California. He holds an undergraduate finance degree, an MBA in finance, and is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI®). He is an expert in banking, credit cards, investing, cryptocurrency, insurance, real estate, business finance, and financial fraud and security.

He has professional experience as a bank manager and nearly a decade in corporate finance and accounting. His work has appeared in many online publications, including USA Today, Forbes, Time, Business Insider, Nerdwallet, Investopedia, and U.S. News & World Report.

Expertise

Mortgage
Personal Finance

Education

MBA – Finance, University of Denver

BSBA – Finance, University of Colorado

Certificate in International Business, University of Colorado

Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI®), National Financial Educators Council

Recent Articles

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FHA loans in Ohio

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A guide to the VA loan preapproval process

A VA loan preapproval gives eligible borrowers an advantage when buying a home. Loan more about the VA loan preapproval process.

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How to buy a house in Colorado

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Using a HELOC for a down payment on a second home

Want to use a home equity line of credit (HELOC) for the down payment on a second home? Learn about how it works and other options for funding a down payment.

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Average closing costs in Pennsylvania

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What is a tangible net benefit?

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How to get a mortgage with a seasonal income

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How to find a home inspector

Hiring a qualified home inspector can save you thousands of dollars down the road. Learn what credentials to look for and how to find a good home inspector.<...

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A complete guide to mortgage REITs

Mortgage REITs are publicly traded investments in mortgages and mortgage-backed securities. Learn about mREITs as well as their pros and cons before investing.

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